Vice President, Transaction Execution

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The Transaction Execution team is part of the Global Corporate and Investment Banking Division of MUFG. The team works with the EMEA Legal, Relationship Management and Capital Markets teams to bridge legal and commercial expertise and deliver structuring, advisory and execution services to MUFG’s corporate clients.

The Transaction Execution team covers loan transactions for leveraged and investment grade corporate borrowers using LMA-based, US cov-lite style documentation and/or hybrids. Financings include event-driven and flow/relationship facilities (bridge, term and revolving credit). Syndicated transactions (including underwritten and best efforts) form the majority, with a minority of bilaterals.

This role focuses on (i) delivering differentiated client service; (ii) managing the negotiation of legal documentation for loan financing transactions (including mandate/commitment documents, facility agreements and intercreditor agreements as applicable); and (iii) assisting with structuring considerations and identifying risks or issues in the broader transaction documentation or process.

We are seeking a Vice President with a background in leveraged finance (working with sponsors or corporates) to expand the team’s specialism in working with sub-investment grade corporate clients.

• Lead transaction execution service (from pitch phase to completion) and negotiate financing documentation with corporate borrowers and their external counsel and/or other arranging banks
• Advise on effective structuring of transactions; demonstrate knowledge of corporate structure, guarantee, security, subordination and leakage issues
• Review documentation at term sheet and credit agreement stages for compliance with MUFG’s internal policies and best practice standards, and to align with credit approval documentation
• Act as a trusted advisor and build relationships with MUFG’s existing and new corporate clients
• Ensure consistency of documentation standards; serve as central point of excellence for emerging market trends and documentation-related internal escalation processes
• In conjunction with the EMEA Legal team, identify legal and documentation process risks to continuously improve the control architecture around documentation
• Develop junior staff and conduct internal training on documentation issues in syndicated loans and best practices in executing transactions

• Experience as a qualified finance lawyer (with leveraged finance specialization) in a law firm
• Experience in an in-house environment, either as a secondee or in a legal or execution role
• Up-to-date market experience in leveraged finance (for corporates and/or sponsors)
• Knowledge of high yield bond processes helpful
• Pitching experience helpful

• Ability to spot issues, think creatively and devise practical solutions that meet business objectives
• Ability to respond to internal and external stakeholder requests in fast-paced, deadline-driven deals
• Ability to be proactive and anticipate issues with legal documentation
• Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate clearly
• Ability to balance further analysis with timely decisions under commercial pressure
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders, management and clients to inspire confidence
• Ability to work independently while engaging Head of team, senior management and EMEA Legal on complex issues and risk
• Coaching mindset and aptitude for disseminating knowledge among colleagues
• Innovative mindset and willingness to embrace AI
• Energetic, collaborative and responsive team player
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task and organise
• High integrity and professionalism
• Proficiency in at least one European language other than English (preferred)

• University level qualifications or equivalent

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Results driven with strong accountability
• Proactive, motivated approach
• Ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong…